Preliminary figures for the first three quarters of 2023 have shown that Sarawak had recorded RM16.69 billion worth of investments despite the sluggish global economy, according to Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the ministry has requested a higher allocation in the 2024 Budget, which will be tabled in October.
Land acquisition delays and changes in project implementation methods have led to slower progress in the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway in Sabah compared to Sarawak.
